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Child psychologist calls for early intervention in bullying cases

Teddy Bear Foundation clinical director, Dr. Shaheda Omar, says schools must move beyond punitive approaches to effectively address bullying among learners. This follows the death of a Grade 6 learner from Pholosho Primary School in Alexandra, who took her own life after allegedly consuming poison. According to the family, the child left a letter stating that bullying by classmates contributed to the death, and also apologised for her actions. Omar says addressing bullying requires collective and sustained responses from schools, […]

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Cardoso backs Cupido for World Cup berth

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, has backed defender Keanu Cupido to get a potential national team call up from Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cardoso made the remarks after Cupido produced another solid performance on Sunday afternoon, this time against AS FAR Rabat of Morocco in the CAF Champions League final first leg. The Sundowns coach heaped praise on the centre back after the match, even declaring Cupido as one of the […]

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Marble Towers demolition case postponed amid settlement talks

Proceedings in the Johannesburg High Court over the planned demolition of alleged illegal structures at Marble Towers have been postponed to Friday as the City of Johannesburg and the building’s owners continue negotiations aimed at reaching a possible agreement. The case forms part of the city’s broader crackdown on alleged by-law violations and unsafe structures in the Johannesburg CBD, with officials warning that safety risks at Marble Towers could lead to another disaster similar to the 2023 Usindiso building fire. […]

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OUTA calls for reforms as Eskom warns of possible Joburg power cuts

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says customers who pay for electricity should not be punished for municipal financial failures, after Eskom warned warned that parts of Johannesburg could face a major power crisis. The power utility has warned that parts of the city could be left in the dark, if the City of Johannesburg and City Power fail to settle a R5.2 billion debt by 8 July. OUTA argues that the dispute between Eskom and the City of Johannesburg […]

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Bafana learn 2027 AFCON qualifying fate

Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group D of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers following the draw held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. The South African men’s national team was pitted against co-hosts Kenya, along with Guinea and Eritrea in the group stage. The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups of four, with the first matches to played from 21 September, and run until 30 March 2027. The tournament will take place from 19 June to […]

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Meyiwa family calls for removal of judge and prosecutors in murder trial

The family of slain Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa, have called for the removal of the presiding judge and prosecutors in his long running trial, accusing them of corruption and deliberately obstructing justice. The call was made during a picket held outside the Union Buildings on Tuesday, marking 12 years since Meyiwa was shot and killed in Vosloorus while visiting his girlfriend and mother of his child, singer Kelly Khumalo, at her family home. Family members and supporters at the […]

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Police fire rubber bullets as protests turn violent in Durban CBD

Tensions flared in Durban’s CBD on Tuesday after police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades at a group of foreign nationals protesting outside the Durban Central Police Station.  At least three protesters were allegedly shot during the confrontation, reigniting concerns over rising anti-immigration tensions across the country. The group had gathered at the police station seeking protection, claiming they feared attacks linked to anti-immigrant protests that have intensified in several parts of South Africa. Many protestors said they […]

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Court halts Marble Towers demolition amid Joburg CBD crackdown

A last-minute court interdict has temporarily halted the City of Johannesburg’s planned demolition of alleged illegal structures at Marble Towers in the CBD, marking the latest development in the city’s intensified inner-city clean-up campaign. The urgent legal challenge delayed demolition efforts on Tuesday after city officials, backed by heavy law enforcement presence, descended on Marble Towers and surrounding areas as part of a broader operation targeting by-law violations, undocumented immigration and non-compliant businesses. Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero, says the city […]

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Court fiasco in Sibanyoni case sparks concern from Justice Minister

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has urged the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to ensure that what unfolded in the Joe Sibanyoni case in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates' Court does not happen again. The taxi tycoon and his three co-accused walked out scot-free from the extortion case yesterday after the state prosecutor failed to appear in court, despite having informed the court on Friday that he would not be available yesterday. Jubilation broke out in the courtroom gallery on Monday after the magistrate […]

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